CAMBRIA -
Annual Cambria Wildflower Show, April 28 - 29, 2012.
A display of fresh wildflowers collected from the Monterey County line to the
Morro Bay Estuary and from the coastal bluffs to the ridge of the Santa Lucia
Mountains. Donation at the door $3, Students of all ages free. Time: Sat. 12-5 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cambria Vets' Hall Sponsored by
Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Phone: (805) 927-2856.
See Flower Shows

ENCINITAS -
Encinitas Street Fair April 28-29,
2012.
Annual Spring Street Fair held on
Historic 101 includes four stages with
live entertainment, a beer garden,
kiddie rides, 400 vendor booths with
arts, crafts, and treasures from around
the world. Food is sold at the event,
too! This is Encinitas hot ticket item
to launch summer. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Highway 101 between D and J Streets in Downtown Encinitas, CA.
encinitas101.com

FOLSOM - Springtime
in the Garden April 28 -
29, 2012. The Folsom
Garden Club 12th annual
Springtime in the Garden
tour is your opportunity
to get plant and
landscaping design
ideas. A master gardener
will be onsite. Cost:
$12 per person. A map
and directions will be
included in the ticket..
This is annual
fundraiser for college
scholarships and
community projects.
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LONG BEACH - Coalition for Tween Girls.
If you're a parent of a
girl age 7 to 14,
this event is ideal for
your daughter. Girls
along with parents, mentors
and caregivers are
invited to the Miss Expo to celebrate a girls transition into womanhood. Fun, exhibitors, shopping opportunities, giveaways, arts & crafts and more!
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15 (Buy 1 Get 1 Free Code MEBOGO) Group Rate: $5 for groups of 5 or more. Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach. missexpo.org

LOS ANGELES -
Maja's Mysteries: Rapture & Release,
tour. aja's guests will gather in the lobby of the Biltmore Hotel (on the exact site of the guru Yogananda's remarkable 1952 death during a banquet) to take a metaphysical journey into history, faith
at one of hundreds of Obscura Day events happening worldwide on April 28, 2012.
Time: 10:30am-3:30pm
Cost: $63/person, includes snacks esotouric.com Call: 323-223-2767
Location to meet: Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

MORAGA - Moraga
Triathlon. The swim is a
challenging 400 meter sprint, followed
by a 22 K bike ride (about 13 miles) winding through a scenic redwood forest.
The event culminates with a 5 K (3.1mile) run through the Campolindo
subdivision before completing a lap around the Campolindo Track and a finish in
front of the grandstand.
Returning in 2012 are
the youth divisions for
ages 5-7 and 8-11. Youth
routes and distances
will be available soon.
Make your New Year’s
resolution and start
training for the Moraga
Triathlon. Compete as an
individual or relay
team. Location:
Soda Aquatic Center- Campolindo High School
300 Moraga Road
The Town of Moraga, coupled with the
Soda Aquatic Center and Campolindo high school campus. For more information
visit moragatri.com
or call (925) 888-7035.

PARADISE -
Gold Nugget Days,
April 26-29, 2012. Town
celebrates the discovery
of a famous Magalia Gold
Nugget.

POWAY
- Train Song
Festival. Train Song
Festival at Old Poway
Park cosponsored by the
City of Poway and San
Diego Folk Heritage.
Information: (858)
668-4576

RAMONA -
Charity Cars & Crafts Show. Hot Cars and Cool Jazz!
Featuring everything from Chromed-Out
Classics to customized PT Cruisers, you
will find delights for young and old
alike! Come enjoy the Swingin' Sounds of the award-winning Royal Blues Jazz Band as they bring some groovin'
music for your enjoyment! Mom's will
appreciate taking a stroll through our
craft vendors to find that perfect gift
for someone special, or splurge on that
unique decor item for themselves! Kids
will enjoy testing their skills with a
Basketball Throw maneuvering a mini R/C
car through an obstacle course! And who
can forget good food, and lots of it?
Admission is FREE for spectators, Cars
may be entered for $20 if
pre-registered, or $25 day of the show.
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Ramona
High School, Ramona, CA. To benefit the RHS
Band & Guard Programs--event is still recruiting sponsors & vendors. For more information call 760-315-0566 or visit bulldogcarsandcrafts.com

SANTA CRUZ -Logjam! 2012, April 28-29.
The longest running "old
boards, no cords"
surfing competition is
back at Pleasure Point
for two days of amazing
surfing action on
vintage boards from the
1960's. Location:
Pleasure Point, Santa
Cruz, CA.
bigsticksurfing.org

VACAVILLE - Cowtown Country &
Western Music Festival. Downtown
Vacaville Town Square goes country and
western! A full day of country music,
line dancing, square dancing, roping,
food and vendors! It's a full schedule
of events. Time: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Cost:
Free admission, downtownvacaville.com

WALNUT CREEK - Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, April 28 - 29,
2012. The 68th
Semi-Annual event includes 150
artists and crafters lining
the sidewalk of Main Street
and the closed street of
Locust in downtown Walnut
Creek. This event has been
ranked as one of the top 100
outdoor fine arts shows in
the country. Call: (209)
267-4394. pacificfinearts.com